Northern Garrett High School - North Star Yearbook (Accident, MD)

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Toll Gate House Landmarks commemorating the history of the nation are everywhere, and with the nation's 200th birthday quickly approaching, these sites have come alive with action. Garrett County, even though a secluded rural area, offers various his- torical points of interest. These land- marks are framed ina colorful setting provided by the area. Among these sites are The Cassel- man Hotel and the Stone House (Tom- linson's Inn), both formerly serving weary travelers of the National Road (now Route 40). Fort Necessity

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Casselman Bridge The Stone House Picturesque Sites Of Our National Heritage The Drane House

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Aiding the travelers' passage was the Casselman Bridge, once the longest single-span bridge in the nation. Another site along the National Road is the LaVale Toll Gate House. Perhaps this 1836 structure was more of a hindrance than a help. Congress designated that each state was the owner of its part of the road. Maryland then made the formerly free road into a toll road and collect- ed $9,745.90 in its first year. This collection continued until 1878 when Allegany County assumed ownership. Other historical locations in surrounding areas include Fort Necessity, the site of the battle that sparked the French and Indian War. It was in this battle that Braddock, a British General, was killed. In an attempt to deceive the enemy the British buried Braddock under the Nema- colin Trail. Later the site of his grave was moved. There is now a monument standing in his honor. There were many travelers and traders passing through Garrett County, but some, captivated by the county's uniqueness, decided to settle in the area. Many old building's are still standing, but the oldest of these is the Drane House, located in Accident.